Southwest Airlines has announced a lucrative promotion where Rapid Rewards members can earn a companion pass after completing just one flight. To take part in this offer, you’ll need to register first and and purchase a flight by September 24, 2020 for travel by November 15, 2020. Upon successful completion, you’ll then earn a Southwest Companion…
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The U.S. Mint is going to be releasing their American Eagle 2020 One Ounce Palladium Uncirculated Coin Thursday, and will only have 10,000 coins available, making it a hot item for collectors. As I’m not a coin collector, I don’t have much interest in this, however PFS Buyers Club, which is a coin buying service is…
The JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa is located in the heart of Cancun with all the other resorts in town. The property features 447 ocean-facing guestrooms and suites. It’s a Marriott Bonvoy category 6 property requiring 50,000 points for a standard free night redemption. Off peak redemptions are 40,000 points and peak nights are 60,000 points…
Delta has announced its permanently eliminating award redeposit fees for all SkyMiles members on domestic flights. Previously, the airline charged a $150 redeposit fee to make any changes or to cancel an award booking, however not anymore. This news comes weeks after Delta Eliminates Change Fees on Domestic Flights on paid tickets, so the same rules…
Each Tuesday, New York updates its list of states that are on its travel advisory list. If you’re traveling in from one of these states you’re required to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival. This week, New York has added the following five states back to the list- Arizona, Minnesota, Nevada, Rhode Island, and Wyoming.…
It’s been six months since the American Express Centurion Lounges closed due to the pandemic. There’s good news on the horizon as American Express plains to start reopening its lounges starting on October 5, 2020. The first lounges that will reopen will be the Centurion Lounge – Seattle-Tacoma and the Centurion Lounge – Philadelphia International. American…
One of the highlights of the New Salt Lake City International Airport Officially Opens, is the opening of Delta’s largest Sky Club to date! Delta’s newest club boasts over 28,000 square feet of lounge space including an covered outdoor Sky Deck. The club is located on Concourse A, Level 2 east of the new Airport Plaza,…
Southwest Airlines has announced a great deal on award redemptions for those looking to use their Rapid Rewards points. In order to take part of this offer you must book by Thursday, September 17, 2020 for travel from now through October 31, 2020. Make sure to login into your Rapid Rewards account and then enter…
It’s official, the first flight took off this morning from the new Salt Lake City International Airport. Concourse A officially opened which is Delta’s new home at SLC, which features 25 of their own gates. Prior to the pandemic, SLC recorded more than 26 million passengers in 2019, in an airport that was built for…
World of Hyatt has launched an exclusive, invitation-only offer as part of their partnership with American Airlines AAdvantage for certain World of Hyatt members who have linked their World of Hyatt and AAdvantage accounts. Eligible members must sign up for this offer by October 31, 2020, and will have between September 22 through December 31, 2020…
Chase Launches New Freedom Flex Card Chase is out with a new Freedom Flex card. This is a great card for everyday purchases, let’s take a look at the impressive lineup of benefits. With the Freedom Flex card you can earn 5% cash back on up to $1,500 on combined purchases in bonus categories each quarter after…
MGM Resorts announcing some exciting news for Park MGM and NoMad Las Vegas. Both properties will be the last to reopen in Las Vegas on September 30, 2020 and both are going smoke free. however I’d suspect we’d see both of these open by the end of the year at the latest. Both are rumored to become…
World of Hyatt has announced their latest promotion which will span most of the summer. World of Hyatt members can earn triple points on eligible spend starting with their first qualifying stay from October 1, 2020 through January 4, 2021. Additionally, World of Hyatt Credit Cardmembers can earn quadruple points eligible spend for stays at 350+ participating resort…
United Airlines announced it has plans for several new international routes starting next year. The airline plans to add new service to South Africa, India and Hawaii as they’re shifting towards leisure travel for the imminent future. These new international routes are all subject to government approval and should start selling tickets within the coming…
The Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort is currently closed to guests until October 25th, 2020. Hawaii has enacted a strict 14 day quarantine for all visitors, essentially discouraging tourism to the island as a result of the pandemic. However it’s not all bad news at the Andaz Maui, which has struck a deal with the…
Hilton Honors has announced its latest status match program for those looking to earn Hilton Gold or Hilton Diamond status. For comparison, we recently shared how Marriott Bonvoy has a new status challenge to earn Marriott Gold or Platinum Elite status. For Hilton’s status match, If you have elite status with Marriott Bonvoy, IHG Rewards Club,…
Delta has two Sky Clubs at its hub at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). One is located in Terminal 2, and its larger is located at Terminal 4. Delta has implemented many changes due to coronavirus, so this review will focus on what’s new in the club. Due to the pandemic, Terminal…
American Airlines announced several changes last week with the biggest being American Airlines Ends Change Fees on Most Tickets. Additionally the airline is removing standby fees and now adding elite benefits on Basic Economy tickets. If you hold Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro, Platinum or Gold status on American, you’ll now receive all your elite benefits…
American Airlines has announced their latest Buy Miles promotion, where you can earn up to 100,000 bonus American Airlines AAdvantage miles through September 30, 2020. American Airlines constantly offers promotions when purchasing miles, so I’m not the least surprised to see another one being offered. With this new offer if you wanted to buy 150,000 American AAdvantage…
Southwest Airlines announced its plans to add service to two new cities later this year. The airline will be adding Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and Miami International Airport (MIA) to its network pending government approval. Both of these additions are a direct result of increased result of leisure flying over business travel, which the…